Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C - Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Professor Mark Conrad interviews sports experts, authors, and athletes on the topics that are changing the industry. He also comments on the key issues of the day. His law background provides a ground-breaking approach to enlightened exchanges with guests who join him in tackling tough topics. Tune in to these stimulating discussions to gain diverse perspectives, learn about interesting trends, and delve into the depths of the controversies that often make headlines.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
The Anti-Defamation League reports that more than 10,000 antisemitic incidents occurred in the United States between October 7, 2023, and September 2024 – a huge jump from 3,300 incidents the prior year. This podcast outlines the way that the sports industry could help in combating this scourge -- from education to sanctions and disciplinary actions. Tune in to this edition of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. to learn more.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
This episode of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C takes a break from controversial issues and focuses on “Pop-A-Shot” an arcade basketball game played by families and friends. Recently, a national competition for the champion Pop-A-Shot player took place, and one of the finalists was my colleague Prof. Luke Kachersky, who teaches marketing at the Gabelli School of Business.
I invited Luke and Nick Gonzalez, Vice President of Marketing for Pop-A-Shot to join me for a lively session about marketing and participating in this competition on national television. Please tune in!
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
U.S. athletes made an impressive showing at the Paris Olympics, winning 126 medals to lead all other nations. Much of the credit has gone to the college sports system, which has given track and field, swimming, and gymnastics athletes the opportunity to work under elite coaches in first-class facilities. However, with the likelihood of student-athlete compensation, sports programs that favor Olympic sports may be adversely affected and it may decrease the medal results. Tune in to this edition of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. to learn more.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
The Olympic Movement takes itself very seriously. The often-portentous opening ceremonies invoke goals of peace and respect for athletes the world over. Unfortunately, those goals were not evident in the pouring rain of this opening ceremony in Paris. Ask the musicians who had to play in pouring rain and whose instruments were permanently destroyed. Tune in to this edition of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. to learn more.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
It was recently revealed that nearly half of China’s swimming team tested positive for a banned substance just months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but the athletes were still allowed to compete. Apparently, China's Anti-Doping Agency concluded that the swimmers ingested the performance-enhancing prescription heart drug known as TMZ, unwittingly and did not enforce sanctions.
Shockingly, the international agency known as the World Anti-doping Agency declined to challenge the decision, allowing the alleged offenders to compete and collect up to half a dozen medals for China. How can this be tolerated? Tune in to this edition of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. to learn more.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
The final match in this important regional soccer tournament turned out to be an embarrassment for host country United States when some fans entered the stadium without tickets, causing delays, health concerns for fans waiting in the stifling heat and damage to the facility. Why did this happen? And what can be done before the U.S. hosts the bulk of the 2026 World Cup tournament? Tune in to this edition of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. to learn more.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
When negotiating contracts, the question: ”Who has the leverage?” is critical. The world of sports is no exception, and powerful sports organizations often have the leverage to negotiate contracts that give them significant advantages. FIFA’s recently negotiated contract with MetLife Stadium, which secured it as the venue for the final match of the 2026 Men’s World Cup, provides a great illustration of this phenomenon, and the ways in which sports organizations gain the upper hand when brokering massive deals. Tune in to this edition of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. to learn more.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Is doping in sports defensible in certain situations? Are the rules prohibiting performance-enhancing drugs too restrictive and impractical? This is not a commonly held perspective in lieu of the present views of athletes and international sports organizations, but a new book by this episode’s guest, Alexander Hutchison, Ph.D., editor-in-chief: Current Protocols, tries to refute the common wisdom. Whether you agree with his views or not, this episode of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C. interviews Hutchison, providing an outlet for his ideas on reforming this system. It makes for interesting listening. Tune in now.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
The announcement of a settlement of three class action antitrust cases filed against the NCAA and the major conferences may end the immediate cases, but many issues remain open before the issue of athlete compensation and labor rights is resolved. Professor Mark Conrad explains in the latest ”Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C” episode.
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
For this episode of the Sports Business Podcast with Prof. C, we dive into what is known as “immersive technology” and how this kind of delivery system can rethink how sports teams and brands can engage with fans. Prof. C. interviewed James Giglio, the founder and CEO of MVP Interactive, a firm that engages in using immersive technology in the sports area. It is a fascinating guide into the latest sphere of sports and technology. Enjoy!
Host: Mark ConradProducer: Victoria IlanoAdditional Production: Jeffrey HaynesArtwork: Pamela V. WhiteMarketing: Michelle MillerMusic: ”MarcusWay/Energetic Pop Punk/Tribe of Noise”